Project Superintendent

Wharton Smith•Baton Rouge, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a Project Superintendent I to work in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The role supervises field operations for assigned construction projects and provides leadership for onsite field administration, supervision, and technical management of construction activities. The superintendent oversees assistants, foremen, subcontractors, field staff, and other construction personnel to help ensure safe, efficient project delivery on schedule and within budget. As a key project-team leader, the Project Superintendent I drives field execution, coordinates project resources, maintains client relationships, and upholds company standards for safety, quality, and productivity. The role also supports project planning, scheduling, staffing, budgeting, documentation, production planning, employee development, and project closeout. The position is full-time and exempt, generally Monday through Friday, with additional hours as required by project needs; nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required. Occasional travel throughout Wharton-Smith territories is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 12 years of construction-related, construction management, or construction engineering experience, with demonstrated success completing multimillion-dollar projects.
Proven leadership and supervisory experience managing field personnel, project priorities, productivity, quality, and project execution.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with Project Managers, General Superintendents, clients, subcontractors, inspectors, vendors, and field personnel.
Ability to coordinate project resources, manpower, schedules, field issues, and execution requirements.
Current Competent Person training and certifications in trenching and excavation, scaffolding, rigging, confined space, and fall protection.
Current OSHA 30-Hour certification.
Current First Aid and CPR certification.
Required training in Silica Safety, Risk Management, and Accident Investigation.
Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office products.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and effectively lead field teams in an active construction environment.
Ability to work safely and effectively at active construction sites under varying conditions, including heat, cold, rain, noise, and dust.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including walking, standing, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, crawling, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and operating equipment controls.
Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds and safely handle heavy or bulky materials.
Ability to communicate clearly, follow written and verbal instructions, recognize safety warnings and alarms, and maintain balance and coordination on uneven surfaces, ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and similar structures.
Willingness and ability to travel occasionally throughout Wharton-Smith territories.
Availability to work full-time in an exempt position, generally Monday through Friday, with additional hours as required by project needs.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or construction-related education preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise field operations and provide onsite leadership and technical management of construction activities.
Maintain quality control throughout construction and ensure the workplace is safe and organized.
Conduct pre-task meetings with subcontractors and coordinate subcontractor activities and meetings.
Coordinate permit and inspection processes.
Oversee project setup and temporary facilities, including site utilization plans.
Manage field document control and project documentation; complete and review daily reports and progress photographs.
Supervise material handling, including receiving, inventory, storage, and spare-parts logs.
Manage and maintain as-built drawings weekly, and review project submittals and field coordination documents.
Participate in Project Job Reviews, pre-job planning meetings, constructability reviews, presentations, and proposal preparation.
Process field purchases and maintain the Field Purchase Order log.
Maintain positive relationships with clients and Resident Project Representatives.
Conduct project progress reviews, completion inspections, and punch-list walkthroughs.
Review contract scopes of work and identify potential gaps or conflicts; participate in writing scopes of work.
Identify new work opportunities and potential projects with current clients.
Manage weekly HH2 timesheets and field documentation.
Conduct craft worker evaluations and adjust staffing as needed; identify manpower requirements and ensure appropriate project staffing.
Lead project scheduling activities and updates; assist in creating and maintaining baseline schedules.
Identify equipment needs, maintain equipment rental logs, monitor equipment usage, and maintain budget accountability.
Manage SWPPP compliance, project layout activities, concrete pour logs, and tool inventory logs.
Lead project closeout activities and maintain field awareness of project budgets and costs.
Encourage foreman and craft-worker training and advancement; develop, mentor, and support employees and participate in succession planning.
Communicate scope changes to the Project Manager and assist HR/Recruiting with project staffing needs.
Maintain labor budgets and manpower tracking; lead shift meetings with subcontractors and field staff and conduct weekly team meetings.
Maintain and update weekly production boards and develop and manage production plans supporting project goals and schedules.
Schedule Competent Person and other required safety training; coordinate new-hire safety orientations.
Conduct daily jobsite inspections, assign and review foremen’s Safety Task Analyses, and conduct weekly safety meetings.
Set up and maintain project SDS books, promote a zero-accident culture, and manage accident Standard Operating Procedures.
Ensure subcontractor compliance with onsite safety requirements and participate in safety inspections with the Safety Business Unit.
Follow company safety policies and procedures and lead by example.
Work flexible and extended hours as needed, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, and travel occasionally throughout Wharton-Smith territories.